Ionic columns. These were made by the ancient Greeks to decorate their temples and tombs. These columns were by far the most royal of the time. - question answered by Kerrigan Pruett. info gotten from book.
Ionic columns, the swirls are called volute scrolls.
The slim and graceful Greek columns are called Ionic columns. They are characterized by their volutes, which are spiral scrolls at the top of the column. Ionic columns are known for their elegance and were commonly used in ancient Greek architecture.
Ionic order: At the top of the column is a large double scroll or volute, which resembles the curved horns of a ram or the curve of a seashell.
Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian
In many cases, such as in the Parthenon the rows of columns would appear to be concave (an optical illusion) because of the fluting, or the lines, that run from the top to bottom of the columns. The Greeks knew this however, so they figued out how to build up the middle of the pillars to make them appear strait.
From what I know they are Ionic because or the scrolls at the top and in pictures of the white house you can see that clearly. :]
In many cases, such as in the Parthenon the rows of columns would appear to be concave (an optical illusion) because of the fluting, or the lines, that run from the top to bottom of the columns. The Greeks knew this however, so they figued out how to build up the middle of the pillars to make them appear strait.
the top to bottom are known as columns or groups
The base of a column is exactly that...a base. Typically, columns are dived into three parts. The bottom (base), the middle (shaft), and the top (capital).
In NeoOffice Writer, go to the Format menu at the top of the screen and select Columns. From there you can select how many columns you want and how you want them to be arranged.
Columns
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